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Elevate Hennepin funds to support small business

Twin Cities Business Magazine highlighted two business loan funds from Elevate Hennepin that respond to reports that disadvantaged businesses have been going through a difficult time getting loans approved.

 

Elevate Hennepin funds to support small business

Twin Cities Business Magazine highlighted two business loan funds from Elevate Hennepin that respond to reports that disadvantaged businesses have been going through a difficult time getting loans approved.

 

Commercial Ownership Assistance program empowers real estate ownership

Hennepin County Community Investment Manager Ryan Kelley joined CCX Media to talk about how the county is expanding its support for small businesses through a new pilot initiative aimed at helping owners purchase commercial real estate.

 

How CEO Now helped Pizza Karma prioritize

Raj Selvaraj, a Pizza Karma co-founder, talked with Eden Prairie Local News about his experience in CEO Now, a cohort program under Elevate Hennepin, an investment from Hennepin County.

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Elevate Hennepin Business Navigators Ixchel McKinnie and MayPa Yang

How to get the most out of Elevate Hennepin advising in 2026

Elevate Hennepin’s Business Navigators Ixchel McKinnie and MayPa Yang shared their best practices for getting started and getting going with Elevate Hennepin. 

Yolanda Friday founder of Friday Financial Services

Elevate Update: A more modern Friday Financial Services

Yolanda Friday, founder and owner of the tax and accounting firm Friday Financial Services, joined Elevate Hennepin's CEO Start cohort for help modernizing her business. Now, a year later, she continues to successfully evolve her company to keep up with her ever-changing market.

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